Melissa Barrera is a Mexican actress and singer who portrayed Sam Carpenter, the protagonist of the Scream (2022) reboot, informally known as Scream 5. She later reappeared in the sequel, Scream VI (2023).

Jan 13, 2022 · While on Collider Ladies Night, Scream 5 star Melissa Barrera explained exactly how she scored the role of Samantha Carpenter.

In 2022, Barrera starred as Sam Carpenter on the fifth Scream film, which was directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. [13] The film was released on January 14, 2022. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] It was a huge box office success that reinvigorated the franchise. [ 16 ]

Mar 28, 2024 · Scream star Melissa Barrera has opened up about being let go from the Scream franchise. Barrera spoke about the fallout of the decision during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Oct 27, 2021 · Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid and Melissa Barrera discuss making Scream 5 and their history with the franchise during a set visit interview.

Jun 22, 2023 · It wasn't bad at all in Scream 5. There were just a bunch of little fanboys that couldn't deal with Sidney not being the star that made up a silly narrative that Melissa couldn't act. I thought she sucked in 5 and then she was the best part of 6.

Nov 30, 2024 · The Scream film franchise was split apart when it was announced that Melissa Barrera was fired from playing her character Sam Carpenter from future installments.

May 26, 2021 · In this amazing interview, Barrera also talked about SCREAM and secretly geeking out everytime she shared a scene with Neve Campbell and especially with Courteney Cox (Melissa is a huge fan of Friends, to the point of quoting episodes).

It seems like Sam’s actor really took the criticism from Scream 5 to heart, because from what I understand, in the time between Scream 5 and 6, she starred in numerous roles, seemingly getting better and better with each one.

Apr 18, 2024 · Melissa Barrera has spoken about her exit from Scream 7 last year. Barrera starred as new character Sam Carpenter in 2022’s “soft-reboot” of the series, simply titled Scream, as well as in 2023’s similarly well-received follow-up, Scream VI.